303616 (v.3) Heritage Studies (Visual Images) 414
| Area: | Faculty of Media, Society and Culture |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 13044 (v.2) Heritage Studies 216
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| Syllabus: | Visual images as sources of historical information. The examination, identification and interpretation of a variety of visual records ranging from maps to works of art, illustrations, photographs and film. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A general understanding of the nature and evolution of selected image reproduction techniques to alert them to the cultural context of visual images. Been provided with an introduction to issues concerning the care, maintenance and interpretation of visual materials. An extended range of primary source material available to them. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Monmonier, Mark. and Schnell, George A. (1988), Map Appreciation. Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall. Radford, R. and Hylton, J. (1995), Australian Colonial Art 1800-1900. Adelaide, AGSA. Cohen, Erik. ( 1995), The Representations of Arabs and Jews on Postcards in Israel. History of Photography, 19 (3), Autumn, PP:310-230. |
| Unit Texts: | Tagg, John. (1998), The Burden of Representation- Essays on Photographies and Histories. London, Macmillan. Spence, Jo. and Holland, Patricia (eds), (1991). Family Snaps- The Meanings of Domestic Photography. London, Virago. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay and presentations 100%. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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